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A member asked:

My fiance has had several tests done that always come back with a low bun, potassium and inr. what could be causing these results?

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Not abnormal: There is no BUN that is too low. There is no INR that is too low although 1 is considered normal. Potassium can be too low - usual causes are diarrhea, diuretics, vomiting, or unusual dieting. Rare causes include steroid use and Cushing's syndrome.

Answered 10/4/2014

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